Warm liquids or frozen foods feel soothing to the throat and a humidifier can moisturise a dry throat. Moreover, keep in mind that water and other fluids keep the body hydrated, which reduces the ...

Jim, 71, has three or four boxes of ice lollies a week to soothe his dry throat. Their weekly bill for tissues, which are needed to mop up saliva from the tracheotomy, has increased by £15.40 a week.